Statements (128)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:argued_on |
gptkb:Alan_Gura
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| gptkbp:case_analysis |
Gun rights advocacy
Continues to be cited in legal arguments Examined the scope of the Second Amendment Examined the meaning of 'the right to keep and bear arms' |
| gptkbp:case_number |
07-290
Challenged the constitutionality of a D. C. law Originated from a challenge by Dick Heller |
| gptkbp:case_outcome |
Influenced public opinion on gun rights
Invalidated certain gun regulations Declared the D. C. handgun ban unconstitutional |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
Landmark decision in American legal history
Reinforced individual liberties |
| gptkbp:case_types |
gptkb:Constitution
Constitutional law case |
| gptkbp:consequences |
Strengthened Second Amendment interpretation
Influenced state laws on gun ownership Impact on state and federal gun laws |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:date |
March 18, 2008
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| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
June 26, 2008 |
| gptkbp:dissenting_opinion |
gptkb:Justice_John_Paul_Stevens
gptkb:Justice_Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg gptkb:Justice_David_Souter gptkb:Justice_Stephen_Breyer The dissent highlights the importance of historical context in legal interpretation The dissent argues for the importance of public safety in gun regulation The regulation of firearms is a matter of public safety The dissent highlights the importance of responsible gun ownership The dissent highlights the role of the militia in the Second Amendment The dissent critiques the majority's historical analysis The dissent argues that the ruling could lead to more gun-related deaths The dissent critiques the majority's view on self-defense The Second Amendment does not guarantee an individual right to own firearms The dissent expresses concern over the implications for gun violence The dissent argues that the ruling could lead to a lack of accountability for gun owners The dissent argues that the ruling could affect law enforcement's ability to do their job The dissent warns that the ruling could lead to more stringent gun laws in response to violence The majority's interpretation disregards historical context The dissent argues that the ruling could lead to a rise in gun-related accidents The dissent argues that the majority's ruling is not supported by precedent The dissent warns of potential consequences of the ruling The dissent critiques the majority's interpretation of the right to bear arms The dissent argues that the ruling could undermine existing gun control measures The dissent argues for a collective right interpretation The dissent emphasizes the need for a balanced view of rights and regulations The dissent warns of the potential for increased gun ownership without regulation The dissent argues for the importance of community safety in gun legislation The dissent expresses concern over the ruling's impact on urban areas The dissent emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to gun laws The dissent emphasizes the need for reasonable restrictions on firearms The dissent calls for a balanced approach to gun rights and regulation The dissent calls for a more nuanced understanding of the Second Amendment The dissent critiques the majority's reliance on individual rights over collective rights The decision undermines the government's ability to regulate firearms The dissent argues that the ruling could exacerbate issues of gun violence. The dissent emphasizes the importance of state and local gun laws The dissent calls for a focus on the implications of gun rights on society |
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
Influenced gun policy discussions
Gun rights advocacy vs. regulation Debate on gun control vs. gun rights |
| gptkbp:election |
5-4
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Post-9/11 gun rights debates
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Landmark Supreme Court decision
First Supreme Court case to address the Second Amendment directly |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States v. Heller
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:weapons
Expanded interpretation of the Second Amendment |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Previous gun rights cases
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Various legal scholars
Numerous legal scholars 554 U. S. 570 (2008) |
| gptkbp:judges |
Roberts, Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, Alito
|
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
gptkb:Sonia_Sotomayor
gptkb:Stephen_Breyer gptkb:Elena_Kagan gptkb:Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg Constitutional interpretation Constitutional review of local laws Justices Souter, Ginsburg, Breyer, and Stevens |
| gptkbp:legal_context |
American constitutional law
Part of broader gun rights movement |
| gptkbp:legal_discussion |
Debate over the right to bear arms
|
| gptkbp:legal_framework |
Originalism
Expanded interpretation of the Second Amendment Reinforced individual gun ownership rights Influenced public opinion on gun rights Second Amendment jurisprudence Influenced state laws on firearms Constitutional interpretation of individual rights |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
Second Amendment rights
Ongoing discussions about gun control Gun rights vs. gun control Historical context of the Second Amendment Self-defense and personal liberty |
| gptkbp:legal_outcome |
Expanded gun rights
Set a standard for gun ownership rights Expanded interpretation of gun rights |
| gptkbp:legal_principle |
Individual right to possess firearms
|
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
Interprets the Second Amendment
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Firearm_Owners_Protection_Act
gptkb:Gun_Control_Act_of_1968 Influenced state-level gun laws |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Struck down Washington D. C. handgun ban
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| gptkbp:precedent |
gptkb:United_States_v._Miller
Individual right to bear arms Set a precedent for future gun rights litigation Subsequent gun rights cases Foundation for future rulings Heller's interpretation of the Second Amendment |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:Justice_Antonin_Scalia
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
Polarizing opinions on gun control
Increased gun sales |
| gptkbp:related_cases |
gptkb:District_of_Columbia_v._Heller
gptkb:District_of_Columbia_v._Heller_II |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Mc_Donald_v._City_of_Chicago
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| gptkbp:responds_to |
gptkb:District_of_Columbia
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Extensive legal commentary
Interpretation of the Second Amendment |
| gptkbp:significance |
Affirmed individual right to bear arms
First Supreme Court case to address the Second Amendment in detail |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_H._Rehnquist
gptkb:Edward_Douglass_White gptkb:Harlan_F._Stone gptkb:U._S._Court_of_Appeals_for_the_Seventh_Circuit |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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